Cleared Traditional

K871224 - FAST-PATCH(TM)

K871224 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FAST-PATCH(TM), manufactured by Physio-Control Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code LDD cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 54-day FDA review.

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K871224 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FAST-PATCH(TM). Classified as Dc-defibrillator, Low-energy, (including Paddles) (product code LDD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Physio-Control Corp. (Redmond, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 20, 1987 after a review of 54 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.5300 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K871224

510(k) Number K871224 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 27, 1987
Decision Date May 20, 1987
Days to Decision 54 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
71d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 54d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

LDD Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code LDD Dc-defibrillator, Low-energy, (including Paddles)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.5300
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - LDD Dc-defibrillator, Low-energy, (including Paddles)

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